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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40vsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40's incredible lume on the map dial, especially at night, and note the comfort and durability of the NATO strap. However, the full lume dial is also described by some as difficult to use. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Wayfinder Diver 40 highly for its striking luminous dial and comfortable strap.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Wayfinder Diver 4040mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Wayfinder Diver 40
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Wayfinder Diver 40300m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Wayfinder Diver 40$499
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
Lume
BGW9 Grade A, C3 Green Grade X EF, Dark Orange, BGW9 Grade A EF on Bezel
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko 4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$625
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